A list of phrases about betting and luck People like to take risks and they also like to talk about. Here's how: Across the board Act of God As good luck would have it Back the field Bet your bottom dollar Bread always falls buttered side down Copper-bottomed Dark horse Dead ringer Don't count your chickens before they are hatched Draw a blank Eeny, meeny, miny, mo Hedge your bets Rub of the green Second-guess Take potluck The die is cast Third time lucky Turn the tables Turn up trumps Up the ante